How to Start Cleaning a House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning a house is overwhelming if it's not done on a regular basis. However, unclean environments create stress and possible health problems. With a little planning and organization, you can give yourself and your family a clean and visually peaceful environment.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Bucket
Cleaning supplies

Step1

Organize a regular cleaning routine. Prepare a list that shows all cleaning to be done regularly and occasionally. Divide tasks up between household members so no one person is left with all of the responsibility.

Step2

Allow adequate time for cleaning. Whether cleaning is done periodically throughout the day or on a scheduled day, you need to make sure enough time is available to do the tasks or they might not get done at all.

Step3

Prepare a cleaning bucket that holds all cleaning supplies and is carried easily to each room. Basic cleaning supplies include gloves, trash bags, micro-cleaning fibers to dust, dusting spray or furniture polish, glass spray, all-purpose cleaner or wipes, bathroom cleaner, a disinfectant like bleach, a sponge, paper towels and a scrub brush.

Step4

Handle the harder rooms that require the most work first. You have more energy early on and, once those rooms have been completed, you get a feeling of accomplishment that sees you through when you begin to feel tired.

Step5

Reward yourself when you come up with a cleaning regimen that works.

Tips & Warnings

Don't allow cleaning duties to pile up. Take time regularly to handle cleaning and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Don't beat yourself up if you don't get everything completed. Cleaning is an everyday task and often takes more than one day a week to complete for one person.
Have a mask and gloves handy when cleaning with harsh chemicals or explore environmentally friendly or all natural cleaning products.